Adnexal torsion in a 7 – year – old girl; dilemma in diagnosis and treatment

Singh Kamal, Thakur Sita, Sharma Monika

Ovarian torsion is an infrequent diagnosis in the pediatric age group but can be catastrophic, especially if ovarian salvage is not possible. The clinical picture is nonspecific, and children cannot always articulate their symptoms, which often make the diagnosis a challenge. Because of its nonspecific manifestations, ovarian torsion is often confused with other conditions …

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